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3 unusual facts about Ron Kovic


Anti-war movement

Many Vietnam veterans, including the present Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator John Kerry and disabled veteran Ron Kovic, spoke out against the Vietnam War on their return to the United States.

Bobby Muller

Muller is a friend of Bill Wieman, Mark Clevinger, and Ron Kovic.

When Heaven and Earth Changed Places

Platoon was based on Oliver Stone's own experience in Vietnam and Born on the Fourth of July was based on the experiences of veteran Ron Kovic.



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